Contact forces are forces that are applied to an object when it is in contact with another object. These forces include:
* Friction: The force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another object.
* Tension: The force that is exerted by a rope, cable, or other flexible object when it is pulled.
* Compression: The force that is exerted by an object when it is pushed against another object.
Non-contact forces are forces that are applied to an object without it being in contact with another object. These forces include:
* Gravity: The force that attracts objects to each other.
* Electromagnetism: The force that attracts or repels objects that have an electric charge.
* Magnetism: The force that attracts or repels objects that have a magnetic charge.
Acting forces can cause objects to move, deform, or both. The amount of movement or deformation that occurs depends on the magnitude of the force, the direction of the force, and the properties of the object.
